slew
verb
simple past tense of slay.
slews
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pluralof slew.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For manager Brian Epstein, the very notion of the Beatles performing in any venue with slews of empty seats was a non-starter.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2025
He had gold and platinum albums, was on the cover of Time and Newsweek, and won slews of Grammys and Emmys.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
That means Webb can’t hide its slews behind the Earth like Hubble does.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 11, 2022
It can also jump more whole heartedly into plans, say by hiring slews of new workers to transform it, without having to explain the jump in expenses to shareholders in its next quarterly report.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2022
Growned folks have whole slews of ways of crushing your spirits if you’re young.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
